Swords of Iron

Report: Iran not planning to attack Israel in the near future

US officials tell Politico that Iran may be 'rethinking' its plan to launch multi-pronged attack on Israel.

IDF:

Shalit deal terrorist involved in Judea, Samaria attacks killed

IDF announces that Nael Sakhl, a senior Hamas terrorist who was freed in the 2011 'Shalit deal,' was eliminated in Gaza.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'We'll eliminate Sinwar as well'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that the solution to the situation in the north will only be a war against Hezbollah and calls for continued pressure on Hamas.

Gallant in northern Israel:

'Nasrallah may drag Lebanon to pay a very heavy toll'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited a military exercise in northern Israel and warned that Lebanon would pay the price for Hezbollah's actions.

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Hamas weapons manufacturing workshop below Khan Yunis

Troops of the 603rd Battalion and the Yahalom Unit located, investigated, and destroyed an underground route dozens of meters deep.

PM Netanyahu:

'We're striking our enemies, determined to defend ourselves'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits IDF induction base, tells new recruits, 'We are continuing forward to victory. We are prepared both defensively and offensively. We are striking our enemies and are determined to defend ourselves.'

In humanitarian area:

IAF destroys Hamas, Islamic Jihad, weapons production facility

Using precise intelligence, IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad weapons production facility embedded in the humanitarian area in Deir al-Balah.

Supreme Court:

Families protest talk of prison conditions of Nukhba terrorists

'Our children are hostages in Gaza, who is concerned with their conditions? Who is concerned with Kfir Bibas?' |Families outraged at Supreme Court hearing on imprisonment conditions of Nukhba terrorists.

Israeli, German, defense ministers discuss Iran threat

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, discussing threats posed by Iran. 'Free world must come together against biggest destabilizer.'

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Rocket launchers placed next to UNRWA storehouses destroyed

Hamas fires rockets at Israeli communities from launchers embedded next to humanitarian aid warehouses in southern Gaza; IDF destroys the launchers.

White House sources:

Iran reconsidering attack on Israel

US warned of 'serious consequences' for new Iranian government if tensions in Middle East escalate, Iran delaying attack on Israel due to US pressure, report says.

This is how the IDF spokesman reacted to Sinwar's new role

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari comments in interview with Al-Arabiya on the appointment of Yahya Sinwar as head of Hamas' political bureau.

Egypt comments on documentation of large tunnel near Rafah

Egyptian Foreign Minister says after meeting with his Lebanese counterpart that it is necessary to continue intensive contacts to curb escalating tensions.

30 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon

20 rockets fired at Golan Heights, 10 at the Galilee panhandle, causing fires.

Multiple soldiers injured in anti-tank missile attack in Gaza

Terrorists fire anti-tank missiles at IDF troops who were operating in the area of eastern Rafah, adjacent to the Humanitarian Route.

Northern Israel:

18 injured, 1 critically, in UAV explosion

UAV explosions in northern Israel leave one critically injured, three others lightly to moderately injured, in multiple locations in northern Israel. Hezbollah: 'We launched a stream of UAVs.'

Academic incitement:

130 complaints, only four significant punishments

The Yachin Institute examined the extent of incitement and support for terrorism in Israeli academia as opposed to the punitive and responsive measures of higher education institutions.

Rafah:

Humanitarian route closed after terrorists launch RPG at soldiers

IDF closes humanitarian route to traffic after terrorists fire RPGs towards Israeli forces in the area.

IDF strikes terrorists driving in Jenin

IAF aircraft strike two armed terror cells during security operation in Jenin.

US confirms:

Iran moving launchers ahead of attack on Israel

US identifies military activities in Iran indicating that preparations for an attack on Israel are underway.

IDF eliminates Hamas smuggling commander

IDF eliminates a Hamas smuggling commander; eliminates approximately 45 terrorists throughout the Gaza Strip.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Lebanon towards the Galilee

Sirens sound in Kerem Ben Zimra and Gush Halav in the Upper Galilee. IDF says the Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. No injuries were reported.

IDF spokesman:

'No change in the instructions, our finger is on the pulse'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari issues clarification amid wave of rumors and reports about the Iranian response to the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its territory.

Sde Teiman:

Detention conditions of terrorists exposed

Seven hours of sleep, a walk in the courtyard and three meals a day | The state describes the terrorists' detention conditions at Sde Teiman base, in preparation for the High Court hearing to be held on Wednesday.

Hezbollah Radwan Force commander eliminated

Numerous projectiles launched at northern Israel from Lebanon on Monday evening, 1 intercepted. Radwan Force commander Ali Jamal Aldin Jawad eliminated.

Hamas battalion commander killed while using Gaza school

During the strike in the area of the "Hassan Salame" school, the terrorist Jaber Aziz, Commander of Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalion was eliminated along with additional terrorists.

7 soldiers wounded, 4 seriously, in Gaza combat

Terrorists throw bomb at soldiers, wounding 7, 4 seriously.

Philadelphi Corridor:

Railroad tracks found in Hamas smuggling tunnels

Tracks used to smuggle large amount of weapons in wagon-like vehicles into Gaza found.

Sister of hostage lookout:

'We dream about Karina returning home; it gives us strength'

Sasha talks about the coping, hope, faith and calls for unity, as her sister Karina celebrates her birthday in Hamas captivity.

Iran: We don't want war, but must 'punish' Israel

Spokesman for Iranian Foreign Ministry claims his country 'seeks to establish stability' in Middle East, urges international community to support 'punishment' of Israel.

Report:

Majority of Hamas battalions still intact, some have rebuilt

Report claims the IDF has not sufficiently struck the battalions in the central Gaza Strip due to a fear of harming hostages being held by them.

IDF estimates:

Hezbollah attempted significant attack on border

Three UAVs fired towards IDF command center on Israel-Lebanon border, moderately injuring officer and soldier moderately.

Egypt: We won't help defend against Iranian attack

Egypt working to reduce tensions, but won't be part of military axis against Iran, report says.

Defense Minister: US military support for Israel 'unprecedented'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stresses importance of US leadership in forming regional coalition, discusses potential attack and defense scenarios in conversation with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin.

Terrorist who served as Hamas' 'Economy Minister' eliminated

IDF eliminates Abed Al-Zeriei, terrorist from Hamas' military wing, who also served as Hamas' Minister of Economy in Gaza.

Hostage's grandmother pens letter: Do you remember your birthday?

Pnina Bibas, grandmother of youngest hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, who are still held in Gaza, pens letter marking Ariel's fifth birthday: 'Time seems to have frozen without you. You've grown a year older, but there's no celebration.'

Report: Delayed weapons shipment to be sent to Israel

US to send Israel half-ton bombs, examining ways to speed up weapons transfer if need arises, report says.

Arab countries to Iran:

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Jordan, Egypt, working to calm regional tensions, urge Iran to tone down intensity of planned attacks on Israel.

Former chief rabbi: Consider canceling yeshiva vacations

Rabbi Shlomo Amar, former Chief Rabbi, calls to weigh canceling yeshiva vacations, encourages alternatives.

IDF general to government:

'We have no intention of leaving the Philadelphi Corridor'

The head of the IDF Strategy Division Maj. Gen. Eliezer Toledano told the ministers that the IDF has much more work to do in the area on the Egyptian border.

Sirens in the north:

Direct hit in the Hula Valley, IDF officer and soldier injured

Sirens heard in a number of towns in the Galilee. IDF says a fall was identified adjacent to Ayelet HaShahar. IDF officer and soldier moderately injured and evacuated to hospital.

US Dep. security advisor:

'US trying to prevent situation from spiraling'

White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer hinted at the Biden Administration's frustration with the eliminations of top Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists.

IDF spox on Iranian threat:

'Our readiness for defense is very high'

IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari discussed preparations for Iranian retaliation for the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Defense is high and we are prepared for a swift response'

Amid threats of an Iranian attack Minister Gallant visited the Ground Corps Technology Brigade and gave a stern warning: 'If they dare to attack us, they will pay a heavy price.'

IDF strikes Hamas command centers in schools

According to the IDF, the schools were used by Hamas’ Al-Furqan Battalion as a hiding place for its terrorist operatives and as command centers used to plan and execute attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Rocket hits factory in Kiryat Shmona

Two rockets were launched at Kiryat Shmona from Lebanon, one hit a factory and another landed in an open area, causing a fire.

Ritchie Torres:

'Only Israel is accused of escalation after taking 7,000 rockets'

New York Democratic Congressman pushes back at criticism that Israel is 'escalating' tensions with recent assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders after being attacked so many times over the last 10 months.

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

IDF forces found a tunnel near Rafah on the Philadelphi Route so large that it would allow vehicular traffic underground.

5 rockets fired at southern Israel from Gaza

Ashdod Mayor reopens city's public shelters after rocket attack from Gaza. No injuries reported.

Hamas terrorist who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Hamas terrorist Ismail Nofal, who was responsible for rocket launches toward Israeli territory and participated in the October 7th Massacre, eliminated in Nuseirat area.

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

An IDF soldier was seriously injured on Saturday in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated for medical treatment.

'He shouldn't interfere':

PM Netanyahu's response to Biden's conversation

Prime Minister's Office responds to reports that US Pres. Joe Biden expressed frustration at stalled prisoner swap talks.

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Israel eliminates key Hezbollah operative

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Ali Nazih Abed Ali, who played a key role in the terror group's Southern Front.

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New footage of hostage Eitan Levi being taken to Gaza

'We decided to share and release the video of his abduction. The proof that there are no innocent civilians in Gaza,' the family wrote.

Document reveals:

Al Jazeera journalist was a Nukhba terrorist

IDF reveals Hamas document from 2021, proving that Al Jazeera journalist Ismail Al-Ghoul, who participated in the October 7 massacre, was in fact a Nukhba terrorist.

Near Tulkarem:

Terror attack thwarted, 5 terrorists eliminated in aerial strike

IDF strikes terrorists traveling near Tulkarem; reports say Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terrorists killed.

Iran:

Hezbollah won't limit itself to military targets

Iranian representative to the United Nations warns that Hezbollah is likely to respond to Fuad Shukr's elimination by choosing 'broader and deeper targets, and will not restrict itself solely to military targets and means.'

Report:

Biden warned Netanyahu to stop escalating tensions

US officials tell Axios that President Biden privately demanded in his call with Netanyahu that he stop escalating tensions in the region and move immediately toward a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.

Barrages on the south and the north

Sirens sound near the Gaza border and in the western Galilee. Several projectiles fired. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Chief of Staff's message to terrorist organizations

Chief of Staff visits Gaza: 'We are ready to go wherever needed, we put in the effort and bring very accurate intelligence; to attack, kill and also take risks.'